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Possible grave site of Rangihiroa, Kapiti Island
Date: January 1972
From: Wellington Archaeological Society: Negatives of Kapiti Island taken by Philip Lionel Barton
By: Barton, Phillip Lionel, 1925-2010
Reference: 1/2-092409-F
Description: Possible grave site of Te Rangihiroa, Waiorua - Kapiti Island. Taken by Philip Lionel Barton. Te Rangihiroa, the younger brother of Te Pehi Kupe, died at Kapiti (either Motungarara or Waiorua) in 1842. He was afterwards buried at Waiorua. About the year 1877 Wi Parata (a grandson of Te Rangihiroa) built a wooden fence around the site to protect it from roaming stock. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
Grave of James and Lena Bennett, and possibly that of Te Rangihiroa, Kapiti Island
Date: January 1972
From: Wellington Archaeological Society: Negatives of Kapiti Island taken by Philip Lionel Barton
Reference: 1/2-070910-F
Description: The graves of James Lacon Bennett and his wife Lena May Bennett, situated just north of Waiorua Stream, Kapiti Island. The grave beyond is probably that of the Ngati Toa chief Te Rangihiroa. Taken by Philip Lionel Barton, January 1972. Inscriptions: Graves just north of Waiorua Stream. J L Bennett was a caretaker on Kapiti. Grave beyond is probably that of one Rangihiroa. January 1972. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).